Lieberman, Sa’ar, Gantz and Lapid Photo: Olivier Pitosi, Noam Rivkin Fenton, Yariv Katz. Processing: Masha Zur-Gluzman
Lack of cohesion, lack of leadership and lack of fingers are just some of the reasons for the opposition’s weakness. Most of all, it lacks the same “knife between the teeth” that characterized the previous opposition. “The idea is to kill the government,” a senior member of the coalition tells Haaretz. “Today they give us everything we ask for”
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04 September 2024
“We decided that we are a fighting opposition and that we want to overthrow this government, so there are no stomachaches. There are no stomachaches for rape cases and there are no stomachaches with beaten women and there are no stomachaches with soldiers.” The sentence Miri Regev said at the height of the change government has become a symbol of the behavior of the opposition led by Benjamin Netanyahu. From the distance of time, this approach, the “knife between the teeth”, highlights even more the differences between the conduct of that opposition and the current one. It seems like light years separate the two.
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The Fractured Opposition: Why Lieberman, Sa’ar, Gantz, and Lapid are Struggling to Make an Impact
As the Israeli political landscape continues to shift and evolve, one thing has become increasingly clear: the opposition, comprised of Avigdor Lieberman, Gideon Sa’ar, Benny Gantz, and Yair Lapid, is struggling to find its footing. Despite their collective efforts, they have failed to pose a credible threat to the ruling government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu. So, what’s behind the opposition’s weakness?
Lack of Cohesion
One of the primary reasons for the opposition’s struggles is its lack of cohesion. With multiple parties and leaders vying for attention, it’s been challenging for them to present a united front against the government. This disunity has allowed Netanyahu’s administration to pick off individual opponents, essentially dividing and conquering them. The opposition’s inability to coalesce around a shared vision and strategy has hindered its ability to effectively challenge the government’s policies.
Lack of Leadership
Another significant factor contributing to the opposition’s weakness is the lack of a strong, unifying leader. While each of the opposition leaders has their own strengths and followers, none has been able to emerge as a dominant force capable of rallying the entire opposition behind them. This leadership vacuum has created a power struggle within the opposition, further exacerbating its inability to present a united front.
Lack of Teeth
The opposition’s inability to take a strong stance against the government has been demonstrated time and again. Whether it’s failing to adequately address pressing issues like rape cases, domestic violence, or the treatment of soldiers, the opposition has consistently shown a lack of teeth in its criticism. This timidity has allowed the government to largely ignore their concerns, knowing that they won’t be held accountable.
The “Knife Between the Teeth” Approach
In stark contrast, the previous opposition, led by Netanyahu, was known for its aggressive and relentless approach to challenging the government. This “knife between the teeth” mentality, as described by a senior member of the coalition, was characterized by an unwavering commitment to taking down the government at all costs. The current opposition, on the other hand, seems to be lacking this same level of passion and conviction.
A Government with Little to Fear
The consequences of the opposition’s weakness are clear. As a senior member of the coalition recently stated, ”Today they give us everything we ask for.” The government is well aware that the opposition lacks the cohesion, leadership, and teeth necessary to pose a credible threat, and it’s taking full advantage of this power imbalance.
Conclusion
The Israeli opposition, comprised of Lieberman, Sa’ar, Gantz, and Lapid, is struggling to make an impact due to its lack of cohesion, leadership, and teeth. Until they can overcome these internal divisions and present a united, strong front against the government, they will continue to be ineffective in challenging the status quo. As the country looks ahead to future elections, one thing is clear: the opposition needs to regroup, recharge, and find its “knife between the teeth” if it hopes to have any chance of unseating the current government.
Keywords: Israeli opposition, Avigdor Lieberman, Gideon Sa’ar, Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid, Benjamin Netanyahu, government, coalition, politics, Israel.
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